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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,656.92, 269,189.82 and 142,455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,656.92, 269,189.82 and 142,455.96 is: 213,449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,656.92 : 269,189.82 = 142,455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,656.92/269,189.82 = 142,455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,656.92x = 269,189.82 × 142,455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,656.92x = 38,347,694,230.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,347,694,230.33/179,656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,449.58

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